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Tolkien: Treasures
Full title: | Tolkien: Treasures |
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ISBN: | 9781851244966 |
ISBN 10: | 1851244964 |
Authors: | McIlwaine, Catherine |
Publisher: | Bodleian Library, University of Oxford |
Edition: | 1 |
Num. pages: | 144 |
Binding: | Paperback |
Language: | en |
Published on: | 2019 |
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Synopsis
This Lavishly Illustrated Book Showcases The Highlights Of The Tolkien Archives Held At The Bodleian Library. From J.r.r. Tolkien's Childhood In The Midlands And His Experience Of The First World War To His Studies At School And University; His Exquisite Illustrations For 'the Silmarillion', 'the Hobbit' And 'the Lord Of The Rings' And His Creation Of Intricate And Beautiful Maps Showing The Topography Of Middle-earth - The Land He Invented - This Stunning Book Is A Perfect Introduction To Tolkien's Creative Imagination, Giving A Unique Insight Into The Life Of This Extraordinary Writer, Artist And Scholar. Timeline -- Introduction -- Early Years And War -- Scholar And Author -- The Silmarillion -- The Hobbit -- The Lord Of The Rings -- Mapping Middle-earth. Catherine Mcilwaine. Includes Bibliographical References (page 142) And Index.